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Apr 29, 2021

Veteran Consumer Advocate Paul DelPonte to Take Helm of National Crime Prevention Council

2021-04-29T11:14:51-04:00April 29th, 2021|Press Releases|

The National Crime Prevention Council has selected Paul DelPonte as Executive Director to move the nonprofit organization into a new era of educating communities to prevent crime and help consumers avoid fraud--online and off.  DelPonte’s career has focused on developing nonprofit public education and advocacy efforts that have won national attention and awards.  They [...]

Jan 14, 2021

Public-Private Partnership Yields Unique, Versatile Toolkit to Combat Black-Market Vapor Products that Endanger Public Health and Safety

2021-01-14T16:09:37-05:00January 14th, 2021|Press Releases|

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) today announced a national campaign to work with law enforcement and community leaders to promote public health and safety by raising awareness and education on illicit vapor products. These products present additional health and safety risks for adult consumers and undermine underage-prevention measures.

Oct 19, 2020

The National Crime Prevention Council, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center launch nationwide campaign to raise awareness on illicit vapor products

2020-10-21T10:28:10-04:00October 19th, 2020|Press Releases|

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) today announced a national campaign to work with law enforcement and community leaders to promote public health and safety by raising awareness and education on illicit vapor products. These products present additional health and safety risks for adult consumers and undermine underage-prevention measures.

Jul 26, 2019

American Income-Altig/Orlovic Donates $10,000 to National Crime Prevention Council

2024-10-21T15:11:15-04:00July 26th, 2019|Press Releases|

REDMOND, Wash., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 3rd year in a row, Rick Altig, Ilija Orlovic, Rob Hay, and James Hill of American Income Life-Altig/Orlovic have donated $10,000 to benefit the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). The donation was made as part of American Income Life Insurance Company's Closer to the Heart program of charitable giving.

Jul 1, 2019

The U. S. Patent and Trademark Office and the National Crime Prevention Council collaborate to raise awareness about counterfeit goods

2024-11-08T12:34:43-05:00July 1st, 2019|Press Releases|

Alexandria, VA - (Date) – The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) are collaborating to raise public awareness of the dangers related to and damage caused by purchasing counterfeit goods. Counterfeit items are illegal replicas of real products, designed to deceive and take advantage of the superior [...]

Jun 14, 2019

NSSF and NCPC’s McGruff® Animated Gun Safety Videos, Not Cool, Kyle and Molly’s Mischief, Named Bronze Telly Winners in Social Responsibility in Branded Content in the 40th Annual Telly Awards

2024-11-08T12:31:35-05:00June 14th, 2019|Press Releases|

Washington, DC  – The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is pleased to announce its McGruff® on Gun Safety videos in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Not Cool, Kyle and Molly's Mischief, have each been awarded Bronze Tellys in the Social Responsibility category for Branded Content in the 40th Annual Telly Awards. [...]

Feb 25, 2019

The National Shooting Sports Foundation and the National Crime Prevention Council Release Two New ‘McGruff® Gun Safety’ Videos for Young Children

2024-10-24T16:12:43-04:00February 25th, 2019|Press Releases|

‘Molly’s Mischief’ and ‘Not Cool, Kyle’ teach students from kindergarten to 6th grade to ‘Stop! Don’t touch! Get away! Tell an adult!’ NEWTOWN, Conn.—The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has partnered with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) to produce two new firearms safety videos starring McGruff The Crime Dog® and his nephew Scruff® [...]

Nov 16, 2018

McGruff The Crime Dog® Awarded the 2018 Madison Avenue Walk of Fame “Icon for Good: Social Impact” Award During Advertising Week New York

2024-06-27T12:47:37-04:00November 16th, 2018|Press Releases|

Washington, DC – The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) announced that McGruff The Crime Dog® won Advertising Week’s “Icon for Good: Social Impact” Award.  Advertising Week brings together the world’s greatest advertising moguls including representatives from major brands, advertising agencies, celebrities, mascots, icons, technology and industry leaders. The 4-day event, held in New York [...]

Jun 29, 2018

The National Crime Prevention Council and Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Stop Fakes” Video Contest Winners Announced

2024-10-24T16:00:55-04:00June 29th, 2018|Press Releases|

Entries for the “Stop Fakes” video contest were submitted beginning late March to promote awareness around the safety risks of using counterfeit power accessories PRNEWSWIRE – The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), along with Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to congratulate Anthony Pegg as the winner of the “Stop [...]

Mar 13, 2018

National Crime Prevention Council Promotes School Safety

2024-11-08T12:19:49-05:00March 13th, 2018|Press Releases|

Washington, DC, DATE / PRNewswire / — School safety is a growing concern, most recently with the Parkland, FL shooting. Schools and communities across the country are dealing with how to approach these tragic situations.   Becoming informed about risky behaviors and what to do with that information is key for students, parents, and teachers. [...]

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